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Prince Edward Island is one of the 4 provinces in Atlantic Canada. Popularly known as the “Garden Province'', Prince Edward Island perfectly encapsulates the experience of living in a small town with first-world amenities. Being the smallest Canadian province, Prince Edward Island only has a population of 140,000 people. 
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As an immigrant, deciding where to settle in Canada can be a tough decision. There are so many things to consider, from the type of lifestyle a province offers, the job market, the school system. It is always important to do some research for your potential new home in Canada. 
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How to Immigrate to the Northwest Territories

Situated to the east of Yukon, the Northwest Territories is a territory to the north of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories with an estimated population of only 19,569, according to the 2016 Census. However, this number seems to have increased by 5% since the launch of the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (NTPNP). 
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Launched in March 2020, the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is an industry-specific pilot that aims to encourage economic immigration of non-seasonal foreign workers to the agri-food sector in order to produce food agriculturally. The new pilot opened up over 2,750 employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled foreign workers wanting to immigrate to Canada. 
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How to Immigrate to Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is one of the 4 provinces in Atlantic Canada. Popularly known as the “Garden Province'', Prince Edward Island perfectly encapsulates the experience of living in a small town with first-world amenities. Being the smallest Canadian province, Prince Edward Island only has a population of 140,000 people. 
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Why Immigrate to Rural and Northern Canada for Employment?

There are several pathways one might take to immigrate to Canada. The most common and popular is the federal Express Entry system. Most immigrants want to settle in the metropolitan areas in Canada and therefore, they apply through the Express Entry system. However, this also means that the process becomes more competitive and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required also keeps increasing. 
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Which Occupations Are the Best for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program?

Launched in 2017, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was introduced to encourage economic immigration to the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The AIPP aims at attracting foreign workers to immigrate to these provinces, provided they have a valid job offer from a designated employer in one of the provinces. 

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